PSI3 data monitors (thoughts)
#1
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PSI3 data monitors (thoughts)
hi guys
just wondering what people's thoughts are on the PSI3 data monitors ?? ,, iv always liked them and have picked myself up one so I can put it in one of my many subarus lol
any tips or advice on using it ??,, ill be connecting as much of it up as I can so it should read most stuff and ill possibly be using it to control water injection
prefer something else instead ?
iv been on here long enough to know these are not to everyones taste but lets not make a argument over it or bitch at each other and if its not for you just give your reason but lets keep it light hearted lol
just wondering what people's thoughts are on the PSI3 data monitors ?? ,, iv always liked them and have picked myself up one so I can put it in one of my many subarus lol
any tips or advice on using it ??,, ill be connecting as much of it up as I can so it should read most stuff and ill possibly be using it to control water injection
prefer something else instead ?
iv been on here long enough to know these are not to everyones taste but lets not make a argument over it or bitch at each other and if its not for you just give your reason but lets keep it light hearted lol
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i always liked them also.
Issue i found is that the dash-top ones, the screens, always end up failing to due to the heat expansion, dry joints caused by direct sunlight. i would say the actual din mounted in-dash are a better option. Ive had 2 LCD & 1 VFD unit over the years and they all failed the same way, and all dashtop mounted ones. you can get them repaired/resoldered etc from the guy that made them but his turnaround times are hectic as they are not part of his business anymore but he will still do them. his name is Simon @ Auwell electronics
bought one also for my hatch sti, but they dont run on 08+ canbus cars
just checked there, the last one i got fixed back in 2013 cost £75 to repair!
Issue i found is that the dash-top ones, the screens, always end up failing to due to the heat expansion, dry joints caused by direct sunlight. i would say the actual din mounted in-dash are a better option. Ive had 2 LCD & 1 VFD unit over the years and they all failed the same way, and all dashtop mounted ones. you can get them repaired/resoldered etc from the guy that made them but his turnaround times are hectic as they are not part of his business anymore but he will still do them. his name is Simon @ Auwell electronics
bought one also for my hatch sti, but they dont run on 08+ canbus cars
just checked there, the last one i got fixed back in 2013 cost £75 to repair!
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I've had a VFD in my Forester STi (which was previously installed in my 2007 WRX wagon) and never had any issues with it during the 7.5 years I'd been using it between the 2 cars.
It was wired to read oil temp and pressure with additional sensors, I can't recommend it highly enough and like the 'OEM' look it provides.
The only disadvantage I could find is that the fonts are a bit small to read but your eyes eventually get used what part of the display to focus and you can read the important values (e.g coolant temp) at a glimpse when on track.
It was wired to read oil temp and pressure with additional sensors, I can't recommend it highly enough and like the 'OEM' look it provides.
The only disadvantage I could find is that the fonts are a bit small to read but your eyes eventually get used what part of the display to focus and you can read the important values (e.g coolant temp) at a glimpse when on track.
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I've had my LCD dash mounted one for several years now, it has the matching dash shroud. I wouldn't be without it that's for sure, I see it as reliable and accurate.
I don't have oil pressure or oil temp as I don't have the sensors or wiring fitted. Still plenty of useful info on the display screens.
Mine has never suffered dry soldering joints.
I have found in the really hot weather that the screen can be hard to read, but after a few miles with the A/C on it gets better.
Brilliant bits of kit in my mind.
I also have a PDF of the full instructions manual...how to set alarms for road speed, RPM, boost etc (no sound but the screen flashes like mad), change what you want to show on the screens, welcome and goodbye messages, loads of stuff, so if anyone would like a PDF emailed to them, PM me your email address by all means and I'll ping it over to you....the instructions also lists all the hundreds of P codes and what they mean.
On a PSi3 you can search for current and historic fault codes too.
I don't have oil pressure or oil temp as I don't have the sensors or wiring fitted. Still plenty of useful info on the display screens.
Mine has never suffered dry soldering joints.
I have found in the really hot weather that the screen can be hard to read, but after a few miles with the A/C on it gets better.
Brilliant bits of kit in my mind.
I also have a PDF of the full instructions manual...how to set alarms for road speed, RPM, boost etc (no sound but the screen flashes like mad), change what you want to show on the screens, welcome and goodbye messages, loads of stuff, so if anyone would like a PDF emailed to them, PM me your email address by all means and I'll ping it over to you....the instructions also lists all the hundreds of P codes and what they mean.
On a PSi3 you can search for current and historic fault codes too.
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I've had my LCD dash mounted one for several years now, it has the matching dash shroud. I wouldn't be without it that's for sure, I see it as reliable and accurate.
I don't have oil pressure or oil temp as I don't have the sensors or wiring fitted. Still plenty of useful info on the display screens.
Mine has never suffered dry soldering joints.
I have found in the really hot weather that the screen can be hard to read, but after a few miles with the A/C on it gets better.
Brilliant bits of kit in my mind.
I also have a PDF of the full instructions manual...how to set alarms for road speed, RPM, boost etc (no sound but the screen flashes like mad), change what you want to show on the screens, welcome and goodbye messages, loads of stuff, so if anyone would like a PDF emailed to them, PM me your email address by all means and I'll ping it over to you....the instructions also lists all the hundreds of P codes and what they mean.
On a PSi3 you can search for current and historic fault codes too.
I don't have oil pressure or oil temp as I don't have the sensors or wiring fitted. Still plenty of useful info on the display screens.
Mine has never suffered dry soldering joints.
I have found in the really hot weather that the screen can be hard to read, but after a few miles with the A/C on it gets better.
Brilliant bits of kit in my mind.
I also have a PDF of the full instructions manual...how to set alarms for road speed, RPM, boost etc (no sound but the screen flashes like mad), change what you want to show on the screens, welcome and goodbye messages, loads of stuff, so if anyone would like a PDF emailed to them, PM me your email address by all means and I'll ping it over to you....the instructions also lists all the hundreds of P codes and what they mean.
On a PSi3 you can search for current and historic fault codes too.
thanks for the offer but im fairly sure iv found what I need , just need to get it printed off lol ,,, and then sit down with it for a hour to get my head around it all lol
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I've always thought they are worth every penny. I have mine in a top pod, and yes the direct heat does make them play up. I've since put some aluminium tape on the underside of the pod, as a means to insulate it a bit. It has seemed to work, but it doesn't stop it getting too cold on a very cold day - 0°C
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I've always thought they are worth every penny. I have mine in a top pod, and yes the direct heat does make them play up. I've since put some aluminium tape on the underside of the pod, as a means to insulate it a bit. It has seemed to work, but it doesn't stop it getting too cold on a very cold day - 0°C
Great idea
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